regional in nature - sept.-oct. 2014

September-October 2014

Inside:Kayak Brooks Island, Big Break & Arrowhead Marsh • page 4

Rail Fair, Harvest Festival at Ardenwood • page 6

Take the Halloween Train at Ardenwood • page 7

Take a Tarantula Trek at Black Diamond • page 10

Gathering of the Ohlone Peoples • page 10

Then: This opening-day view of Roberts Regional Recreation Area shows the pool, an expanse of lawn, and a merry-go-round and pony ride at the back. The park is situated in a former old-growth redwood forest; second-generation redwoods have sprung up in their place. A historic marker shares the site with a plaque commemorating the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a highly decorated Japanese-American unit that served in World War II. Roberts opened in 1953 and was named in honor of Tommy Roberts, a labor leader and charter member of the Park District Board of Directors who served from 1934 until 1958.

Today: The merry-go-round and pony ride are gone, but a special feature at Roberts is its accessible play structure, designed so that children with all levels of physical ability can play together. Its construc-tion resulted from a partnership between the East Bay Regional Park District and Rotary Club of Oakland #3. Roberts’ 25-yard heated swimming pool is also disabled accessible, with a hoist available to swimmers who use wheelchairs. In addition, the 100-acre park has family and group picnic areas, volleyball courts, and a ballfi eld. Adjacent Redwood Regional Park has miles of hiking, riding and bicycling trails.

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Volunteers Make a Difference... See Page 2.

Patterson Ranch gift expands Coyote Hills, see page 2.

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EBRPD Board of DirectorsWhitney Dotson ........................Ward 1John Sutter ..................................Ward 2Carol Severin ..............................Ward 3Douglas Siden .............................Ward 4 Ayn Wieskamp (President) .......Ward 5Beverly Lane ...............................Ward 6Ted Radke ....................................Ward 7Robert E. Doyle ...... General Manager

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General Information/Free Brochure1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757Camping & Picnic Reservations ...... ................................1-888-EBPARKSNaturalist & RecreationPrograms ..............1-888-EBPARKSTDD ...........................510-633-0460Website ..............www.ebparks.org

Visit www.ebparks.org for map downloads, activity and event information, and much more!

Recreation Programs ...... 4-5 Kayaking ............................. 4 Pole Hiking ........................ 4 Fishing ................................. 5Ardenwood ....................... 5-7Big Break ................................ 7Black Diamond ...............7, 10Botanic Garden .................. 10Coyote Hills ...................10-11Crab Cove ............................11Sunol ......................................11Tilden Nature Area ........... 12HPHP Bay Area Programs .. 12Other Regional Parks ...13-14Volunteer Programs .......... 14Registration & Fees............ 15Visitor Centers/Swim Areas .......................... 15

CELEBRATE HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE

VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCEA MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE

Regional Parks volunteers make a

difference every day!

FALL IN LOVE WITH CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS IN TILDEN REGIONAL PARK!

A donation of 296 acres of pristine agricultural land by heirs to George and Clara Patterson, prominent residents in Southern Alameda County in the mid-1850s, was accepted on June 3 by the Park District Board of Directors. The

land, valued at $10 million, was the largest land value gift ever received by the Park District. “This is an amazing example of benevolence,” said Director Ayn Wieskamp. The property will buffer Coyote Hills from surrounding high-density residential and industrial park development, and supports three habitat types, including seasonal wetlands, mixed riparian forest and aquatic freshwater marsh.

“This historical property will be pre-served forever thanks to the generous donation by the Patterson family,” said EBRPD General Manager Robert E. Doyle. Learn more at www.ebparks.org.

Patterson heirs’ generous gift of land expands Coyote Hills Regional Park

Patterson heir Wilcox Patterson and Park District Director Ayn Wieskamp remark on the extent of the gift.

Long before I

became a ranger, I was a volunteer restoring trails in Mount Diablo State Park. That experience inspired

a lasting sense of stewardship and enjoyment for working outdoors. It’s a spirit shared by the thousands of volunteers who contribute to our parks and trails every year.

The Park District has grown from just three parks in 1934, to the vast network of green spaces we enjoy today, with over 65 parks and nearly 115,000 acres. Strategic planning and hard work by

our staff, Board, and volunteers have made the District nationally renowned. Eighty years ago, citizens gave their time to campaign for the creation of the Park District. Today, over 12,500 people complete over 99,000 hours of service in their Regional Parks each year – a contribution estimated to be worth $1.5 million.

Our volunteers help in many ways: they assist staff with nature programs for schoolchildren, build bird-nesting boxes, monitor wildlife, and repair trails. They tend our gardens and orchards and plant drought-tolerant blooms at Quarry Lakes. They pitch in for Earth Day and Coastal Cleanup Day; they even remove trash at Shadow Cliffs. They come out by the hundreds for corporate volunteer days in the parks. They inform the public about our regional parks at community

events. They research and preserve our historic archives. And, the 200-member trail patrol acts as extra eyes and ears for public safety.

We are proud of the participants in the Community Integrated Work Program, a vocational training program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Last year, they contributed 1,500 hours assisting with maintenance in Cull Canyon and Dry Creek parks. Their spirit of public service and community building in our parks is inspirational.

We welcome volunteers to lend a hand and make a difference in parklands and shorelines! We celebrate all of our volunteers, who enhance and enrich the parks in so many ways. Find out how you can get involved. Visit www.ebparks.org/volunteer or call 1-888-EBPARKS.

Sat., Oct. 4 – The Botanic Garden’s fi rst fall plant sale. Select plants from all over the state of California. Free public sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Garden is on Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, near the Brazil Bldg. Cash, Checks, VISA, M/C, Amex accepted. Free admission. Free Parking. (Friends of the Garden sale from 9-10 a.m. Memberships for the Friends sale are available at the door or at www.nativeplants.org).

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ARE PROUD PARTNERS IN 2014 WITH THE MUTUAL GOAL

OF PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS.

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East Bay Regional Park District

Health Matters

Healthy FeetEach step you take involves a remarkably intricate network of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. That complexity—combined with all the weight they carry—accounts for why feet can be so prone to problems, including bone fractures, arthritis and plantar fasciitis, a swelling of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.

If left untreated, foot problems may worsen. Going too far, too fast, or not warming up properly before exercise can set you up for painful or numbing injuries.

Excess weight puts extra stress on your feet. Poorly fi tting shoes and other footwear are common causes of foot problems as well.

• Keep your feet healthy by wearing comfortable, well-fi tting shoes.

• Wash your feet regularly (especially between your toes), wear clean socks and try to rotate your shoes to give them time to air out.

• Walking is a great way to exercise your feet.

Source: NIH News in Health

KAISER PERMANENTE IS A MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE PARK DISTRICT’S 2014 TRAILS CHALLENGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING IN SHAPE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, VISIT WWW.KP.ORG (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION).

Did You Know?

BE DROUGHT AWARE & FIRE SAFE

Shadows glide over the lake’s shimmering surface. Peering skyward, you glimpse an enormous bird of prey. What is it? Look closely at the feathers. Where is it hunting?

Bald Eagle: White head and tail. With a taste for fi sh, bald eagles hunt over lakes or watch from a lakeside perch.

Golden Eagle: Dark brown with a “golden” nape. Open grasslands are excellent hunting spots for golden eagles, who crave ground squirrels.

Young bald and golden eagles are diffi cult to distinguish – both are brown with white patches under the tail and wings. Immature golden eagles tend to have “neat” white patches, while bald eagles look “mottled.” Attend a naturalist program to learn more about our local birds!

Animals in Your Parks...WHO’S SOARING OVERHEAD?

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Cull Canyon in 1962, before the lagoon and beach were built.

In 1964, Cull Canyon was opened to the public, introducing the fi rst-ever inner swim lagoon adjacent to an existing reservoir. The unique design offered a year-round, silt-free swimming area that became an immediate hit with the surrounding communities. Water was pumped into the swim lagoon from the reservoir, so as to maintain consistent water levels. The lagoon’s artistic triumph won the 1966 Governor’s Design Award for Exceptional Distinction for Recreational Development in the category of Landscape. Bernice Layne Brown, wife of then Governor Edmund “Pat” Brown, personally visited to congratulate EBRPD staff on the award. Congratulations to Cull Canyon, as it celebrates 50 years!

Cull Canyon lagoon and beach in 1965.

80th Anniversary GalaCelebrating

East Bay Regional Park District’s

80th AnniversarySaturday, September 13, 2014

5 to 9 p.m. at the historic Claremont Hotel, Berkeley, CA

Tickets: $80 until July 31, $125 beginning August 1Information: www.ebparks.org/80th

Severe drought means higher fi re danger in the parks. When camping, using park BBQs, attending campfi re programs, etc. – be extra cautious. Follow all posted or announced fi re safety rules, and fully extinguish all fi res.

For fi re safety tips visit www.ebparks.org/fi resafe.

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Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750 • Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169 • Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220 • Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187 • Sunol: (510) 544-3249 • Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233

Registration information – register beginning August 5www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2

back to the staging area. Choose from one of two daily shuttle trips. Registration is required. Fee: $10 (non-res. $12)LLAMAS – MYSTICS OF ANDES Redwood LAMAS Outfi tters11am-2:30pm, Sat, Sep 20 #7293, Oct 11 #7295, Oct 25 #729710am-1:30pm, Sun, Sep 21 #7294, Oct 12 #7296, Oct 26 #7298The Quechua Andeans refer to llamas as “Speechless Brothers.” A Llama Michie with over 25 years’ experience will help you groom, feed, lead and interact positively with these animals. Reserve one, or share one with up to three people. 8+yrs.Registration is required.Fee: $70 per llama (non-res. $78)

RECREATION RIDGETOP SHUTTLE RUNS Pleasanton Ridge Recreation staffSat, Sep 6, 8am #6896; 10am #6897Wed, Sep 10, 8am #6898; 10am #6899Sat, Sep 20, 8am #6900; 10am #6902Sat, Oct 4, 8am #6903; 10am #6904Wed, Oct 15, 8am #6905; 10am #6906Sat, Oct 25, 8am #6907; 10am #6908 One-way shuttle trips go deep into the park for people who have the desire but not the ability for big-mileage hiking days. Shuttle runs from the staging area to one of two destinations, allowing you to hike either 4.66 or 9.22 miles back. The major-ity of your hike will be along the ridgetop offering fantastic views! No shuttle trips

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POLE HIKINGPOLE HIKING: SKILLS CLASS INCLUDING HIKE Redwood Jayah Faye Paley9:45am-3:15pm, Sat, Sep 13 #6965Skills day class plus practice hike. Va-riety of top quality poles provided for proper fi t. Learn, practice, and review individualized strategies to gain confi -dence. Improve agility, spine function, performance and whole body fi tness on gorgeous District trails! Practice hike is less than 4 miles.Registration is required.Fee: $45 (non-res. $51)HIKING WITH POLES: SKILLS & TECHNIQUES Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley9:15am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 11 #6967Morning seminar packed with informa-tion helping hikers learn trail and body skills. Uphill: Experience anatomically-healthy methods for improving power, performance, endurance. Downhill: Techniques for preserving joints and improving stability and safety. Realize profound postural benefi t. Top quality poles provided. Easy class for any level hiker. Registration is required.Fee: $29 (non-res. $33)USING POLES FOR MOBILITY & BASIC WALKING Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley 1-4:15pm, Sat, Oct 11 #7299Poles can help improve your balance, endurance, posture, confi dence, walk-ing gait and agility. You’ll feel Taller!

Easy-to-learn techniques and gentle exercises help people with mobility challenges navigate everyday obstacles, restore spine function and strengthen muscles that support joints. Variety of top quality poles provided.Registration is required.Fee: $36 (non-res. $40)

ENERGETIC PRACTICE HIKE: POLES 3 Tilden Jayah Faye Paley 9:15am-1:15pm, Thu, Oct 30 #7302Celebrate the fall! Enjoy beautiful Dis-trict trails while practicing advanced poles skills, techniques, performance. Improve power, pace, and muscle recruitment. Learn skills for navigating trickier terrain like streams and steep descents. Variety of poles provided – test drive top models or bring yours. Prior hiking poles class REQUIRED.Registration is required.Fee: $26 (non-res. $30)BOTANIC GARDEN PRACTICE HIKE: POLES 2 Tilden Jayah Faye Paley 1:45-3:45pm, Thu, Oct 30 #7300Refi ne, enhance and learn new skills on a variety of gentle, varied terrain. Practice hike provides an opportunity to connect with nature, while we improve confi dence, performance and skills. Quality poles provided. Prior Hiking Poles class REQUIRED.Registration is required.Fee: $26 (non-res. $30)

KAYAKING / CANOEING

KAYAK ‘N BIKE THE ESTUARY MLK, Jr. Recreation staff9am-1pm, Sat, Sep 13 #6884 Paddle in tandem kayaks for a scenic tour of San Leandro Bay, from the Tidewater Boating Center to beautiful Arrowhead Marsh. We’ll stop for a picnic bag lunch and then ride bicycles back to the Center along the SF Bay Trail. Kayaks, bicycles and all associated gear provided. Ages 12+yrs.Registration is required. Fee: $65(non-res. $73)

KAYAKING THE SHIPWRECKS AND BREAKS Big Break Kevin Damstra/ Recreation Staff8:30-11am Sun, Sep 21 #6999 From barges to steam engine boilers and ferries to farm equipment, the waters of Big Break are fi lled with the industrial history of the Delta. Join us as we glide around the sunken history of Big Break.Registration is required.Fee: $30 (non-res. $34)KAYAKING – BROOKS ISLAND ADVENTURE Brooks Island CCK/Naturalist Staff10am-4pm, Sat, Sep 27 #6310; Sat, Oct 11 #6311Enjoy a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered Bay water with spectacular views of San Fran-cisco. Paddle along Brooks Island preserve shoreline then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the island which is normally closed to visitors. Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina. Ages 14+ yrs.Registration is required.Fee: $95 (non-res. $105)SUNSET KAYAKING AT BIG BREAK

Big Break Kevin Damstra/ Recreation Staff5-7:30pm Sun, Oct 5 #7001 As the sun dips over the horizon, we will

glide past the wetlands and wildlife of Big Break. Watch with wonder as the night comes alive and the day drifts away.Registration is required.Fee: $30 (non-res. $34)KAYAKING BIG BREAKBig Break Kevin Damstra/ Recreation Staff8:30-11am Sat, Oct 11 #7004 Come ply the welcoming waters and discover the wondrous water world of Big Break on this beginner (& up) kayak excursion. We’ll start off with dry land instruction then paddle our steady and stable craft on a group ex-ploration of this lovely Delta shoreline.Registration is required.Fee: $30 (non-res. $34)

BIRDING BY CANOE MLK, Jr. Sharol Nelson-Embry & Recreation Staff9am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 11 #6891 Learn the basics of canoeing while a naturalist shows you a different per-spective on birding! We will look for birds out on the open water, along the rocky shoreline and next to Arrowhead Marsh. Loaner binoculars available.Registration is required. Fee: $44 (non-res. $49)

BIRDING BY KAYAKBig Break Kevin Damstra/ Recreation Staff11:30-2pm Sat, Oct 11 #7003 The waters and wetlands of Big Break await you with wonderful winged won-ders! Join us as we paddle through the Delta in search our feathered friends. Registration is required.Fee: $30 (non-res. $34)DELTA FUTURES Big Break Kevin Damstra/ Recreation Staff11-3pm Sun, Oct 26 #7006 Through the lens of Big Break, we may catch a glimpse of the Delta’s future. Discuss the possibilities before launch-ing into our kayaks to see this future fi rst hand. Bring a bag lunch.Registration is required.Fee: $40 (non-res. $44)

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ARCHERY – INTRODUCTION Roberts Redwood Bowmen 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Sep 27 #5654; Oct 25 #5353Basic beginner recreational archery in-struction. Start with 30 minutes in a class-room for a brief overview of recreational archery, safety, and terminology, followed by 90 minutes of shooting instruction and practice at outdoor range. Equip-ment provided. 8+yrs (adult supervision required for children ages 8-13yrs). Registration is required.Fee: $50 (non-res. $56)

HEALTHY HIKES: SENIOR STROLLSMiller/Knox Recreation staff9:30am-11:30am, Sat, Oct 4 Explore our Regional Parks at a pace that’s right for you. Begin with a discus-sion on health benefi ts of hiking and safe-ty tips. Participate for all or just a portion of the hike, increasing your distance as stamina improves with future hikes. Join other like-minded hikers while staying healthy! Meet at the Sea Gull picnic site.

HEALTHY HIKES: FAMILY FUNMiller/Knox Recreation staff12:30pm-2:30pm, Sat, Oct 4Join us on a family-friendly hike designed to make walking fun. Begin with a discus-sion of the health benefi ts of hiking and safety tips before we explore our Region-al Park. Hike includes breaks for games and activities. Adults must accompany children. Meet at the Sea Gull picnic site.

ARDENWOOD Ardenwood Historic Farm is open Tues.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fees apply. For program and fee information, call (510) 544-2797, email [email protected] or see www.ebparks.org.

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TRAILS CHALLENGE Thousands of people take the Trails Challenge, which challenges you to complete 5 featured trails by Dec. 1. The discounted “Trails Challenge” Membership saves you money on park fees; see website for more information. The booklet features trails for all fi tness levels as well as tips for new trail users. Go “green” by downloading the booklet – print only what you need; hard copies available for $10 (includes shipping). With registration you will receive in-structions on how to download the guidebook and other program ma-terials. Get a FREE organic T-shirt (while supplies last). A commemora-tive pin will be sent in the fall (while supplies last) once you complete the Challenge. Kaiser Permanente is a major sponsor of this program. Registration is required.: www.re-gionalparksfoundation.org & click on “Events.” No phone registrations.

KIDS CHALLENGE 2014 The Kids Challenge program is based on the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which recommends a fundamental list of experiences that every child would benefi t from before entering high school. This program is self-paced and challenges youth to complete 5 of the 10 activities listed in the Bill of Rights. Some activities require adult participation and/or ad-ditional fees. Register to receive the free guide booklet. A commemorative patch will be sent after completing the challenge. Course code: 4829 Registration is required.

FISHINGMY FIRST FISH! Quarry Recreation Staff6-8pm, Wed, Oct 1 #6874Come out to the lake and partici-pate in this fun “derby style” class where kids will have a chance to catch their fi rst fi sh! Learn basic techniques including casting and knot tying, followed by fi shing from an enclosed net in the lake. Gear provided. Parent participation required (no fee). Ages 5-17yrs.Registration is required.Fee: $27 (non-res. $31)FLY-FISHING INTRODUCTION Tilden Fish First!7am-1pm, Sun, Oct 12 #5651This exciting and informative day is geared toward the beginning angler. Spend three hours at Lake Anza practicing casting with a certifi ed fl y-casting instructor. Then enjoy two and one-half hours of classroom instruction where you will be intro-duced to knots, fl y selection, reading the water, and more. Ages 12+yrs.Registration is required.Fee: $60 (non-res. $66)

OUTDOOR MOVIE!Tilden Recreation Staff 8-10pm, Sat, Sep 27Enjoy a FREE family-oriented, animated adventure comedy movie, “A Bug’s Life.” 90 minute run time, rated G. The fi lm involves a misfi t ant, Flik, who is looking for “tough warriors” to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers. Flik recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe. Movie begins shortly after sunset (8 pm) and is a great way to spend the evening for everyone! Arrive early to secure a good seat and enjoy your surround-ings. Bring a fl ashlight, clothes to stay warm, and a blanket or chair for sitting. Snacks and drinks for sale. No pets. Rain cancels. Ques-tions? Contact (510) 544-2554.

PET FIRST AID & CPR Lake Chabot Peter Pay9am-1pm, Sat, Sep 27 #5643Learn to save a pet’s life during an emergency, minimize a pet’s trauma after injury and safely transport an injured pet to the veterinary clinic. This program focuses on basic fi rst aid, including wounds, fractures, choking, cardiac emergency and snake bites. Booklet and certifi cate included in fee. Ages 12+yrs. Registration is required.

BOAT TO BROOKS ABOARD DELPHINUS Brooks Island Dolphin Charters/ Naturalist Staff9am-4pm, Sat, Oct 25 #6312Join us for a relaxed boat ride. Be ferried (by skiff) to the island to enjoy a naturalist-guided, two-mile hike around this beautiful preserve. Hot coffee, hot chocolate and tea provided.Registration is required.Fee: $72 (non-res. $80)

TRAIN RIDES Ardenwood Railroad Museum 10:15am-3:30pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun Climb aboard for a ride back in time to the days when railroads connected the East Bay to the world. Meet the train at Ardenwood Station or Deer Park.PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS Ardenwood Patterson House Docents Various times, Every Thu -Sun Tour the beautifully-restored Patterson House, a Queen Anne Victorian farm-house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Discover its history on tours lead by docents dressed in 19th-cen-tury clothing. Get tickets at the Train Sta-tion. Tours for children 6 and under are offered Thursday and Fridays at 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am.ANIMAL FEEDING Ardenwood Interpretive Staff3pm, Every Thu-SunFeed the pigs, check for eggs, and bring hay to the livestock. You’ll learn all the animals’ favorite foods as you help shut the farm down for the evening. Meet at the Chicken Coop.WHAT’S BREWING ON THE FARM?Ardenwood Ira Bletz1-3pm, Mon, Sep 1Brewing was common on 19th-century farms. We’ll brew up some Ardenwood wheat ale using ingredients from the farm. Taste the fruits of our labor or sample some homemade root beer.TODDLER TIME Ardenwood Ranger Ira11-11:30am, Tuesdays in Sep & OctBring the tiny tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. Each day we’ll meet and learn all about a new animal friend through stories, chores and fun. Sept. 2: Goats, Sept. 9: Cows, Sept. 16: Chick-ens, Sept. 23: Sheep, Sept. 30: Pigs, Oct. 7: Goats, Oct. 14: Rabbits, Oct. 21: Cows, Oct. 28: Sheep (1-4 yrs.)CHORES FOR LITTLE FARMERS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 6, 20, 27 Rise and shine! Lend a hand! We’ll start with a story before we prepare a morning treat for the farm animals, clean a corral, and meet the sheep and goats.WILD TEA & NOT Ardenwood Justin Martinez11am-noon, Sat, Sep 6Collect wild ingredients from around the farm and garden. Create a special blend of tea from plants both wild and not. CLOUD WALKArdenwood Spencer FreidinNoon-1pm, Sat, Sep 6 & Sun, Oct 26Tour our farm and learn about the differ-ent clouds we see. Find out what makes each unique and take home the cotton-ball cloud you make and decorate.

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Ardenwood Patterson House Docents5:30-8pm, Sat, Sep 13Something has gone terribly wrong at the Patterson House and we need your help to solve the mystery! Find clues and act out roles while enjoying a formal dinner and catching a Victorian criminal.Registration is required: www.regerec.com or call (510) 791-4196.Fee: $69 in advance, includes dinner.WAKE UP THE FARM Ardenwood Interpretive Staff10:30-11am, Sun, Sep 14, 28, Oct 19 & 26Rise and shine little farmers! Say “Good morning!” to the sheep and goats and lend a hand as we prepare a morning snack for the farm animals.GARDEN CHORES FOR KIDS Ardenwood Mindy Castle & Interpretive Staff 11am-noon, Sun, Sep 14, Sat, Sep 20, 27 Our garden has been growing all sum-mer. Lend a hand weeding, watering and planting our fall vegetables. Discover the secrets of heirloom vegetables. We might even taste a few!GOURMET POPCORN Ardenwood Mindy Castle & Interp. Staff1-2pm, Sun, Sep, 14 & Oct 19Who knew popcorn could be gourmet? We’ll spice up an old farm staple with exotic spices and fl avors. Which batch will be the best? You can decide.WAX: IT’S THE BEE’S KNEES! Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca1-2pm, Sat, Sep 20 What’s the buzz about bees? Beeswax! This secretion of waxiness is important to both bees and humans. Illuminate your mind as you make a candle and sample Ardenwood’s honey. HELLO BUNNIES Ardenwood Interpretive Staff10:30-11am, Sun, Sep 21 & 12:30-1pm, Sat, Oct 4The farm’s bunnies can’t wait to meet you! Join us for a close-up look at a rex rabbit, pet our Dutch bunny and see who else hops out of the hutch!INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DAYArdenwood Spencer Freidin1-2pm, Sun, Sep 21Come with us and learn about the na-tional fl owers of different countries- from Australia’s golden wattle to Zimbabwe’s fl ame lily. Smell our fragrant fl orals and take home a botanical craft! LOVELY LADIES CROQUET Ardenwood Patterson House Volunteers1-3pm, Sun, Sep 21Social requirements did not always limit

Victorian ladies to watching sports from the sidelines. Enjoy an entertaining ex-ample of a “very Victorian” croquet game played by our elegant volunteers. Meet on the Patterson House Lawn.PRESSING PLANTS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Sep 21Learn to press and preserve plants of all types, and take home your fi nished fl ower. ROPE MAKIN’ & HAY HOISTIN’ Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 1-2pm, Sat, Sep 27 & 2-3pm, Sat, Oct 4 & 25Start by making rope the old-fashioned way – with our antique machine. Then see

how rope plus a few pulleys make hoisting hay bales into the barn loft a cinch. VICTORIAN TABLE TOP GAMES Ardenwood Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sat., Sep 27 & Sun, Sep 28Ready for some old-fashioned fun? Chal-lenge your family and friends to a game of pick-up-sticks, tops, or jacks as you delve into our box of games from days-gone-by. APPLE COOKIN’ Ardenwood Mindy Castle11am-noon, Sun, Sep 28What does it take to go from seed to treat? Learn about our different apples and taste a tidbit of sweet apple goodness cooked up in the Country Kitchen.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER Ardenwood Mindy Castle11am-noon, Sun, Sep 7The farm is full of birds! Learn about the domestic and wild birds that call this park home, then meet some of them up close.COOKING IN THE COUNTRY KITCHEN Ardenwood Interpretive Staff11am-1pm, Sun, Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, 19 Stop by the Country Kitchen and take a tasty step back in time! Discover cooking with a wood-burning stove and sample the special of the day, be it savory or sweet. Pick up an historic recipe to try at home.CORN MOSAICS ArdenwoodMindy Castle & Interpretive Staff 1-2pm, Sun, Sep 7, 28 & Oct 5Learn how to turn our freshly-harvested Indian corn into a fun craft for the whole family! Use the rainbow of colored ker-nels to make your own mosaic.APPLE CIDER PRESSING Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca & Interp. Staff 2-2:30pm Sun, Sep 7, 14 & Sat, Sep 20, Oct 18Come help squeeze the juice from apples and discover how long people have enjoyed this as a tasty fruit treat! Afterwards, we’ll taste a sample of our hard work.THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER … Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 13Went down the water spout and built a beautiful web! Join us for a hike around the farm to see where our littlest critters hide. Bring your magnifying glasses!AFTERNOON FUN & GAMESArdenwood Interpretive Staff 11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 13, 20Life on a farm wasn’t all work and no play. Join us for some old-fashioned fun! Try your hand at classic American pas-times including stilts, tug-of-war and the potato-spoon race.ICE-CREAM MAKING Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca12:30-1:30pm, Sat, Sep 13Learn how ice and salt helps make deli-cious old-fashioned ice cream. Lots of kid cranking power will be needed to make this most popular dessert.THE BUZZ ABOUT HONEY BEESArdenwood Justin Martinez1:30-2:30pm, Sat, Sep 13 & 11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 18Have you ever asked yourself where honey comes from or how to keep bees of your own? Come taste local honey and meet a Bay Area beekeeper.

HARVEST FESTIVAL Ardenwood Interpretive Staff10am-5pm, Sat & Sun, Oct 11 & 12Bring your family and join your friends to help bring in our corn crop and enjoy some down home country fun. Harvest the Indian corn and popcorn and help fi ll our corncribs. Take home a share of our colorful corn for your holiday table. Enjoy magic shows, cider pressing, old-time music and crafts. Ride the farm’s train, visit the pumpkin patch and tour the Pat-terson House. Bring your own bag to take home your harvest.

Fee: $10/adult, $8/senior (62+), $6/child (4-17 yrs.) and free/under 4 years. Free parking.HARVEST FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER TRAINING Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca1-3pm, Sat, Sep 27Demonstrate Victorian crafts and farm chores, dress in period-style cloth-ing and help in the cornfi eld. If you’re at least 16 years old, enjoy working with the public, and are available to volunteer for one or two days on Sat., Oct. 11 or Sun., Oct. 12, please call (510) 544-3284 or email [email protected].

HISTORIC RAIL FAIR Ardenwood Railroad Museum10am-4pm, Sat-Mon, Aug 30-Sep 1 The main attraction of the 14th annual Rail Fair will be two antique steam locomotives: “Ann Marie,” an 1890 steam porter engine, and “Antelope & Western #1,” an 1889 steam porter engine. Enjoy steam train rides, hand car rides, garden railroad displays, model railoads, rail yard equipment displays, Early Day Gas Engine and tractor displays, food for sale, the Children’s Hobo game, music and much more!! Info: www.spcrr.Fee: 10/adult, $6/senior (62+), $5/child (4-17 yrs.) and free/under 4 years. Free parking.

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CURIOSITIES OF THE ATTIC: THE BEHIND THE SCENES TOURArdenwood Patterson House Docents7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, Fri-Sat, Oct 17 & 18Ever wonder what is up in the attic? Or what lurks behind closed doors in the Patterson House at night? Now is your chance to fi nd out! Participants must be able to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain. Tours last about 45 minutes.Reservations are required: www.regerec.com or call (510) 791-4196Fee: $7 in advance, $8 at the doorCORN HUSK DOLLS Ardenwood Christina Garcia 12:30-2pm, Sat, Oct 18 & 25Craft your own folk art doll of colorful husks gleaned from the fi eld. Corn silk hair, a twig broom or an acorn cap will add individual character to your creation. CORN TOSS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Oct 19What could be more fun than tossing bags full of corn into a hole? Probably nothing. We’ll discuss the disputed history of Ameri-ca’s favorite corn game, then try a toss. FROM MOO TO YOU Ardenwood DeBorba & Interp. Staff11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 25Is it one stomach or four? Become acquainted with our quirky cows. Learn about their digestive abilities and why they are such an important animal to have on the farm.FALL CANDLE LIGHT TOURS Ardenwood Patterson House Docents7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, Fri-Sat, Oct 25 & 26Strange things are happening at the Pat-terson House...come and see for yourself on these special tours. Our docents will take you on an eerie candlelight tour of the house as it appeared in the late 1800s. Tours last about 45 minutes. Reservations: www.regerec.com or call (510) 791-4196Fee: $7 in advance, $8 at the door.PUMPKIN SURPRISE! Ardenwood Interpretive Staff11am-noon, Sun, Oct 26Join us in the Country Kitchen for a taste of the season’s delicious orange gourd! If you want to know what’s cookin’, you’ll have to come and see!HALLOWEEN DISGUISE Ardenwood Interpretive Staff1-3pm, Sun, Oct 26Celebrate this bewitching holiday and disguise yourself from ghouls and goblins with a fun Halloween mask. Learn the story of the very fi rst Jack-O-Lantern.

BIG BREAK Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (510) 544-3050, or email [email protected] DISCOVERIES Big Break Interpretive Staff11am-2pm Every Sat & Sun, Sep & OctDrop by to discover the wonders of the Delta through hands-on arts and craft activities! Each week we will explore dif-ferent wetland wonders.TESTING THE WATERBig Break Interpretive Staff9-10am, Every Sat & Sun, Sep & OctJoin us every weekend to track the health of the Delta! Each day we will test for different criteria, recording water quality changes that affect our ecosystem. MAMMALS OF THE DELTA Big Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Sep 7Enjoy the exploration of Delta’s mam-mals: beavers, muskrats, river otters and much more. Learn about their similarities, differences and adaptations to the unique Delta habitat that they call home.ANIMAL GAMESBig Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sat, Sep 13Animals vs. Humans: we compare how far you can jump compared to how far a grass-hopper can jump. Can you run faster than a bird can fl y? Compare the facts.FAUX FISHING Big Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Sep 21Throw out a line for Saturday fun and reel in some facts as we play fi shing games to identify different species in the Delta.OWL PELLET DISSECTION Big Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Sep 28Come and explore barn owls living on the Delta! Help us inspect and investigate the eating habits of the owls living at Big Break by dissecting owl pellets! DELTA ADVENTURES Big Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sat, Oct 4Explorers and adventurers: join us on our quest. Follow hidden clues that lead us around the park discovering unique plants, animals, and other surprises.DELTA DETECTIVES Big Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Oct 12Become a detective by using your eyes, ears, nose and hands as we explore the wilderness at Big Break! See what myster-ies you can solve using four of your senses!

GORGEOUS GOATS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Noon-12:30pm, Sun, Sep 28Let the Little Ones lend a hand giving our goats some much needed exercise and grooming attention. See if your kids like working with our kids.FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff10:30-11:30am, Sat, Oct 4, 18 & 25Running a farm is hard work, but it’s fun too! Lend a hand cracking corn, feeding the animals, checking the chickens and helping with many other morning chores.FALL GARDEN FUN Ardenwood Christina Garcia1-2pm, Sat, Oct 4Summer’s harvest is over and now it’s time to plant our autumn crops. Lend a hand as we compost, till and sow. Help get the garden ready for winter’s ap-proach.FARMYARD STORY TIME Ardenwood Interpretive Staff10:30-11:30am, Sun, Oct 5 The Little Red Hen, the Billy Goats Gruff and Peter Cottontail are waiting to meet you! Join the story circle for some classic barnyard tales before visiting the main characters.SEA SERPENT DAYArdenwood Spencer Freidin2-3pm, Sun, Oct 5What lurks below the waves? Come celebrate Sea Serpent Day and learn about the real animals that inspired sail-ors across the globe to tell tales of ship wrecking monsters. BIRDS AROUND THE FARM Ardenwood Ira Bletz7:30-9am, Tue, Oct 7Join us as we stroll through gardens, groves and fi elds looking for hawks, song-birds and migratory visitors. Beginners welcome. No Ardenwood admission fee for this early morning adventure.

BUGGING OUT IN THE DELTABig Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sun, Oct 19Get your hands wet and muddy as we examine the wetland bugs living in our Delta! Help us interpret what these bugs indicate about the Delta’s ecosystem. CRITTER CLUES Big Break Interpretive Staff2-3pm, Sat, Oct 25Examine chewed branches, listen to bird calls and look for animal tracks as you become a Big Break detective! Come and discover what animals roam our wetlands! SECOND SUNDAYS IN THE PARK Big Break Kevin Damstra6:30-8pm, Sun, Sep 14On the second Sunday of the month we will explore the wonders of Big Break through activities and a family campfi re (and S’mores of course!). Bring a picnic dinner for before the festivities begin!DELTA NEWS COFFEE TALK Big Break Kevin Damstra8:30-9am, Wed, Sep 17, Oct 15From tunnels to research projects, farm-ing, and fi sh stocks, the Delta is in the news. Stop by the Big Break Visitor Cen-ter on these third Wednesdays for coffee and to discuss the science and events that are shaping California’s Delta.NATURALIST RIDES Big Break Kevin Damstra9am-noon, Sun, Sep 28 #7000Bring your bicycle and join a naturalist for a cruise through the Delta breezes discovering the wetland wonders along the shoreline. Helmets required for those age 18 & under.Registration is required.SUNRISE SAUNTER Big Break Kevin Damstra6:45-8am, Sun, Oct 19 #7005Join us for a short stroll across the paved path to the shores of Big Break. We will watch the sun rise over the Sierra and welcome the awaking wetland.Registration is required.

BLACK DIAMOND All Black Diamond programs (unless otherwise noted) meet at the parking lot at the south end of Somersville Road in Antioch. For information call (510) 544-2750, or email [email protected] SILICA-SAND MINE TOUR Black Diamond Interpretive StaffVarious times, weekends, Mar-NovDelve into the cavernous underground on a guided tour exploring history and geology.

HALLOWEEN TRAIN Ardenwood Railroad Museum7-9:30pm, Fri, Oct 17 & 24, Sat, Oct 18 & 257-9pm, Sun, Oct 19 & 26Climb aboard the farm’s train for an evening ride through fi elds and woods. Join the Halloween goblins and have a hauntingly good time! This slightly frightful eve-ning is designed for families with children up to 12 years of age. Get tickets at the gate. Info & reserva-tions for groups of 10 or more, call (866) 417-7277.Fee: $6/adults, $4/children (3-12 yrs.)

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AdventureCoyote Hills, Family Fun Hour: SquirrelsCrab Cove, Fish FeedingCrown Beach, Rail Rescue RangersGarin, Canine Capers - Dog WalkLake Chabot, Pet First Aid & CPRRoberts, Archery IntroductionSunol, Women on Common GroundTilden Nature Area, Creek Walk

September 28Ardenwood, Apple Cookin’, Corn

Mosaics, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Gorgeous Goats, Wake up the Farm, Victorian Table Top Games, House Tours

Big Break, Naturalist Rides, Owl Pellet Dissection

Coyote Hills, Skills of the PastCrab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish

FeedingSibley, Sunday StrollSunol, Creepy Animals Club: SpidersTilden Nature Area, Passport to

History: Celebrating 80 Years

September 30Ardenwood, Toddler Time: PigsCrab Cove, Sea SquirtsCrown Beach, Tuesday Morning Bird

Walks: Shorebirds Return

October 1Quarry Lakes, My First FishShadow Cliffs, Wednesday Walks

October 2Ardenwood, Train Rides, Animal

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Feeding, House ToursShadow Cliffs, Outdoor Discoveries

October 4Ardenwood, Fall Garden Fun, Hello

Bunnies, Rope Makin’ & Hay Hoistin’, Animal Feeding, Farm Chores For Kids, House Tours

Big Break, Delta AdventuresCarquinez Strait Bay Area BosphorusCoyote Hills, Healthy Parks Healthy

People Hike, “Ssnakes, Sstories and Sspirals”

Crab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding

Dublin Hills, Spare the Chair DayLake Chabot, Healthy Hikes: Family Fun,

Healthy Hikes: Senior StrollsPleasanton Ridge, Shuttle Run

September 1Ardenwood, Historic Rail Fair, What’s

Brewing On The Farm?Black Diamond, Mine Open HouseCoyote Hills, Labor Day Fun!Tilden Nature Area, Open House

September 2Ardenwood, Toddler Time

September 3Oyster Bay, Wednesday Walks

September 4Ardenwood, Train Rides, Animal

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September 6Ardenwood, Cloud Walk, Wild Tea &

Not, Animal Feeding, Chores For Little Farmers, House Tours

Big Break, Testing the Water!Crab Cove, Sharks!, Fish FeedingGarin, Garin Apple FestivalPleasanton Ridge, Shuttle RunRedwood, French Broom RemovalShadow Cliffs, Spare the Chair DayTilden Nature Area, Peak Literature,

Nature Stories

September 7Ardenwood, Cider Pressing, Birds Of

A Feather, Corn Mosaics, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Cooking In The Country Kitchen, House Tours

Big Break, Mammals of the DeltaBriones, Golden Light on the HillsCoyote Hills, Ohlone Village Site TourCrab Cove, Sharks!, Fish FeedingTilden Nature Area, Nature Exploration

September 8Miller/Knox, Monday BirdingTilden Nature Area, Teen Volunteer

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September 9Ardenwood, Toddler Time: Cows

September 10Pleasanton Ridge, Shuttle Run


Feeding, House ToursLas Trampas, Outdoor Discoveries



September 13Ardenwood, Afternoon Fun & Games,

The Buzz About Honey Bees, The Itsy Bitsy Spider..., Animal Feeding, Ice-Cream Making, Murder Mystery Dinner, House Tours

Big Break, Animal GamesBriones, Stargazing Dinner HikeClaremont Hotel, Berkeley, EBRPD 80th

Anniversary GalaCoyote Hills, Family Fun HourCrab Cove, Beach Exploration, Fish Fun!,

Fish FeedingDiablo Foothills, Safe HikingGarin, Bird WalkRedwood, Pole HikingTilden Nature Area, Spider Safari

September 14Redwood, French Broom RemovalArdenwood, Cider Pressing, Gourmet

Popcorn, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Wake up the Farm, Garden Chores For Kids, House Tours

Big Break, Second Sundays in the ParkCrab Cove, Fish Fun!, Fish FeedingMartinez Shoreline, Shoreline StrollRedwood, Sunday StrollSunol, Meet the Oaks, Outdoor

DiscoveriesTilden Nature Area, Goaty Goodness,

Tule Duck Decoy

September 15Hayward Shoreline, Monday Birding

September 16Ardenwood, Toddler TimeCoyote Hills, Weekday Bird WalkCrab Cove, Sea SquirtsDel Valle, Outdoor Discoveries

September 17Big Break, Coffee Talk & Delta News


Feeding, House ToursCoyote Hills, Coyote CubsTilden Nature Area, Tilden Young

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Feeding, House ToursShadow Cliffs, Outdoor Discoveries

September 20Ardenwood, Afternoon Fun & Games,

Cider Pressing, Wax: It’s The Bees Knees!, Animal Feeding, Chores For Little Farmers, Garden Chores For Kids, House Tours

Coyote Hills, Ohlone Village Site Open Houses, Family Fun Hour

Crab Cove, Fish FeedingPleasanton Ridge, Shuttle RunSunol, Outdoor Discoveries: Batty

CampoutTilden Nature Area, Reptile Rendezvous,

Tilden by Public Bus

September 21Ardenwood, Hello Bunnies, International

Flower Day, Lovely Ladies Croquet, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Cooking In The Country Kitchen, Pressing Plants, House Tours

Big Break, Kayaking the Shipwrecks and Breaks, Faux Fishing

Coyote Hills, Stone Age Olympics & Knap In

Crab Cove, Fish FeedingMLK Jr. Shoreline, Kayak ‘n Bike San

Leandro BaySibley, French Broom RemovalTilden Nature Area, Bountiful Berries,

Atlatl And Dart Workshop

September 22Point Pinole, Monday Birding

September 23Ardenwood, Toddler Time: SheepDon Castro, Weekday Bird WalkLake Chabot, Hikes for TykesPoint Pinole, The Over-The-Hills-Gang

September 24Bishop Ranch, Wednesday Walks


Feeding, House ToursCrab Cove, Senior Science Series: A Sea

of Plastic!Marsh Creek Trail, Thursday Birding


Feeding, House ToursCrockett Hills, Ridgeland Ramble

September 27Ardenwood, Rope Makin’ & Hay Hoistin’,

Volunteer Harvest Festival Training, Animal Feeding, Chores For Little Farmers, Victorian Table Top Games,

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October 14Ardenwood, Toddler Time: RabbitsCrab Cove, Sea SquirtsGarin, Weekday Bird WalkTilden Nature Area, Teen Volunteer

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October 15Big Break, Coffee Talk & Delta NewsGarin, Wednesday WalksPleasanton Ridge, Shuttle Run


Feeding, House ToursCoyote Hills, Coyote CubsTilden Nature Area, Tilden Young

Naturalists

October 17Ardenwood, Halloween Train, Train

Rides, Animal Feeding, Curiosities Of The Attic, House Tours

October 18Ardenwood, Cider Pressing, Corn Husk

Dolls, Halloween Train, The Buzz About Honey Bees, Animal Feeding, Farm Chores For Kids, Curiosities Of The Attic, House Tours

Crab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding

Garin, Skills of the PastPoint Pinole, Afternoon by the BayRedwood, Owl Moon WalkSunol, Stories of the LandVasco Caves Tour

October 19Sibley, French Broom RemovalArdenwood, Corn Toss, Gourmet

Popcorn, Halloween Train, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Cooking In The Country Kitchen, Wake Up The Farm, House Tours

Big Break, Bugging Out in the Delta, Sunrise Saunter

Coyote Hills, Family Fun HourCrab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish

FeedingHomecoming Park, Brentwood, Salmon!

Marsh Creek TrailLeona Canyon, Sunday StrollLone Tree Point, Low Tide ExplorationSunol, Cooking With FireTilden Nature Area, Tilden by Bus

October 20Tilden Nature Area, Monday Birding

October 21Anthony Chabot, Hikes for TykesArdenwood, Toddler TimeBrushy Peak, Orionids Meteor Shower

WatchHayward Shoreline, Weekday Bird Walk

Kennedy Grove, The Over-The-Hills-Gang

Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Tots

October 22Hayward Shoreline, Wednesday WalksTilden Nature Area, Tilden Little

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Feeding, House ToursCrab Cove, Senior Science Series

October 24Ardenwood, Halloween Train, Train

Rides, Animal Feeding, House ToursBriones, Welcome to Autumn

October 25Ardenwood, Corn Husk Dolls,

Halloween Train, Rope Makin’ & Hay Hoistin’, Animal Feeding, Farm Chores For Kids, From Moo To You, Fall Candle Light Tours, House Tours

Big Break, Critter CluesBlack Diamond, Mine Open HouseBrooks Island, Boat to BrooksCoyote Hills, Halloween Twilight HikeCrab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish

Feeding, Native Plant GardeningPleasanton Ridge, Shuttle RunRoberts, Archery Introduction

October 26Ardenwood, Cloud Walk, Halloween

Disguise, Halloween Train, Pumpkin Surprise!, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Wake Up The Farm, Fall Candle Light Tours, House Tours

Big Break, Delta FuturesBlack Diamond, Black Diamond Day at

the Beach?Botanic Garden, Lichens

Redwood, French Broom RemovalRoberts And Redwood, Daylight To

Darkness Hiking AdventureTilden Nature Area, Close the Farm

October 5Ardenwood, Corn Mosaics, Farmyard

Story Time, Sea Serpent Day, Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Cooking In The Country Kitchen, House Tours

Big Break, Sunset Kayaking at Big BreakCoyote Hills, Gathering of Ohlone

PeoplesCrab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish

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October 6Crockett Hills, Monday Birding

October 7Ardenwood, Birds Around The Farm,

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Feeding, House ToursBig Break, Birding by Kayak, Kayaking Big

BreakBrooks Island, Kayaking - Brooks Island

AdventureCrab Cove, Family Nature Fun: Alameda

History Walk!, Fish FeedingKennedy Grove, Hiking with PolesMLK Jr. Shoreline, Birding by CanoeMorgan Territory, Fall HikeTilden Nature Area, Truth About Bees

October 12Redwood, French Broom RemovalAlameda Creek Trail, Birding By BikeAnthony Chabot, Sunday StrollArdenwood, Harvest Festival, Train

Rides, Animal Feeding, House ToursBig Break, Delta DetectivesBrushy Peak, Women on Common

GroundCoyote Hills, Family Fun HourCrab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish

FeedingTilden Nature Area, Fly-Fishing

Introduction, Small Things, Tantalizing Tarantulas!

October 13Eastshore State Park, Monday Birding

Coyote Hills, Family Fun Hour, Ohlone Village Site Tour

Crab Cove, Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding, Fish Feeding

Oyster Bay, Sunday StrollSunol, Tarantula TrailsTilden Nature Area, Gall of the Bay

Area, Rocks of our WorldVasco Caves Tour

October 27Briones, Monday Birding

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER, Ardenwood, 11am-noon, Sun, Sept 7, page 6. MON-DAY BIRDING, Various Parks, 9am-noon, Mon, Sep 8, 15, 22, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, page 13. BIRD WALK, Garin/Dry Creek, 8-10am, Sat, Sep 13, page 13. WEEKDAY BIRD WALK, Various Parks, 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Sep 16, 23, Oct 14, 21, page 13. THURSDAY BIRD-ING: RAPTOR BASELINE, Various Parks, 9-11:30am, Thu, Sep 25, Oct 30, page 13. TUESDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS, Crown Beach, 7:30-9am, Tue, Sep 30, Oct 28, page 11. FAMILY NA-TURE FUN, Crab Cove, 2-3pm, Oct.

BIRDWALKS4 & 5, page 11. BIRDS AROUND THE FARM, Ardenwood, 7:30-9am, Tue, Oct 7, page 7. BIRDING BY CANOE, MLK Jr. Shoreline, 9am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 11, page 4. BIRDING BY KAYAK, Big Break, 11:30am-2pm, Sat, Oct 11, page 4. BIRDING BY BIKE, Alam-eda Creek Trail, 7:30am-10am, Sun, Oct 12, page 13. SUNDAY STROLL, Anthony Chabot & Oyster Bay, 10am-noon, Sun, Oct 12 & 26, page 14. OWL MOON WALK, Redwood, 6-8pm, Sat, Oct 18, page 13. SENIOR SCIENCE SERIES, Crab Cove, 1-3pm, Thu, Oct 23, page 11.



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Ninety-minute tours are offered on week-ends March-November. Reservation tours: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Groups of 10-15 people by reservation at 10 a.m. First-come, fi rst-served tours: noon and 3 p.m. 7+yrsRegistration is required.Fee: $5GREATHOUSE VISITOR CENTER Black Diamond Interpretive Staff10am-4:30pm, weekends, Mar-NovView the workings of a 20th-century sand mine and learn about the lives of 19th-century coal miners. See a video, artifacts, and photographs. Tickets for fi rst-come, fi rst-served Hazel-Atlas mine tours may be purchased here. Arrive at least one hour before tour time to sign up.MINE OPEN HOUSE Black Diamond Interpretive StaffNoon-4:30pm, Mon, Sep 1, Sat, Oct 25Explore nearly 1,000 feet of cool under-ground workings in the Hazel-Atlas silica sand mine. Free self-guided tours for age seven and older. Take a quick peek or a leisurely stroll through this restored 1930s-era mine. 7+yrsTARANTULA TREK Black Diamond Ashley Elliott11am-1pm, Sun, Sep 28They’re big, they’re fuzzy, and oftentimes clumsy! Our eight-legged residents are prowling the park…for love! Let’s search for their funny, yet misunderstood, antics on an easy walk. BLACK DIAMOND DAY AT THE BEACH? Black Diamond Ashley Elliott10am-12:30pm, Sun, Oct 26Journey through the hills of Black Dia-mond to discover an ancient ocean. A steep climb and sweeping views will bring us to a fossilized beach where shelled creatures once lived. 8+yrs

COYOTE HILLS The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call (510) 544-3220, or email [email protected] DAY FUN! Coyote Hills Dino Labiste10am-noon & 1:30-3:30pm, Mon, Sep 1Celebrate the holiday by playing old-fash-ioned games. We’ll have a sack race, egg relays, tug-of-war, kick-the-can and other exciting activities. Have a picnic and join in on the fun!COYOTE CUBS Coyote Hills Mendoza & Interp. Staff 10:30-11:30am, Wed, Sep 3 #6981, 17 #6982 & Oct 1 #6983, 15 #6984, 29 #6985Get your preschooler out and into na-ture! We’ll play games, explore the park, and do a craft. 3-5 years old. Sept. 3:

REGIONAL PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN Create a seasonal and local color pal-ette from an array of native Northern California plant-based dyes. Design fresh textiles with saturated color from botanical pattern resists and simple surface design techniques. Leave with a beautiful palette of botanically dyed samples, as well as a gorgeous fi nished textile, connecting you to your favorite seasonal native plants all year long! Drop-ins not permitted.Registration: nativeplants.org/events.htmlFee: $120 Friends of RPBG mem-ber/$130 nonmemberWEEKEND ON THE MENDOCINO COAST Glenn Keator11am, Fri, Oct 3-noon, Sun, Oct 5Fall is a quiet time to learn ferns, conifers, and late bloomers in this most scenic part of the northern California coastline. Fri. and Sat. we’ll visit the forests, headlands, and riparian areas of the Fort Bragg-Mendocino area, includ-ing the pygmy forest, a skunk-cabbage bog, and wetlands at MacKerricher State Park. Drop-ins not permitted.Registration: nativeplants.org/events.htmlFee: $90 Friends of RPBG member / $100 nonmemberIDENTIFY PLANTS BY KEYBotanic Garden Glenn Keator10am-1pm, nine Sundays: Oct 12-Dec 7Hone your skills at plant identifi cation, learn to key, particularly in the Jepson Manual. Learn the terminology in keys and show practical ways of dealing with problematic groups. We’ll practice on a wide range of plants, talk about key family and genus traits, and learn how to use the microscope in seeing otherwise hidden or diffi cult details of fl ower, leaf, and fruit structure. Drop-ins not permitted.Registration: nativeplants.org/events.htmlFee: $250 Friends of RPBG member / $280 nonmemberLICHENS OF THE REGIONAL PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN Botanic Garden Evans & Pearce2-3:30pm, Sun, Oct 26Lichens! They grow on an amazing ar-ray of substrates, come in a rainbow of colors, a myriad of forms, and despite their beauty and ubiquity, they’re often overlooked. Not today! Info: (510) 544-2233.

THURSDAY MORNING PLANT SALEVolunteers are not selling plants in September or Oct. 2 in order to pre-pare for our fi rst Fall Plant Sale on Sat., Oct. 4! After Oct. 4, they will resume Thursday morning sales between 9-11 a.m. at the potting shed through December. Info: (510) 544-3169 or email [email protected] GARDEN TOURS2pm Saturdays, 11am & 2pm SundaysLearn about California native plants on free, docent-guided tours at the beautiful, 10-acre Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Regional Park.SYMPOSIUMSat, Sep 20, 8:30am-3pm at Merritt College; Sun, Sep 21, 9am-3pm at Re-gional Parks Botanic Garden“Native Gardens For A Drought-Challenged California: Creating Beauty in a Harsh Drought”–Never has it been more urgent to recognize the advantages that California native plants give to local gardens, nor have we ever witnessed such a severe drought. Learn about these and related issues, and about the creation of beautiful gardens that need minimal irrigation.Registration/info: nativeplants.org/events.html Fees: $80 both days, $50 Saturday only and $30 Sunday only.MODERN TEXTILE DESIGN WITH CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT DYESBotanic Garden Sasha Duerr9:30am-4:pm Sun, Sep 28

The Botanic Garden is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. It is located in Tilden Regional Park on Wildcat Canyon Road between Anza View Road and South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA 94701. Info: (510) 544-3169. See www.nativeplants.org for class and registration information.

GATHERING OF OHLONE PEOPLES Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff10am-4:30pm, Sun, Oct 5Ohlones from several tribes will share their culture and history, in-cluding music, song, dance, and sto-ries. They’ll discuss contemporary cultural involvements and demon-strate basket, jewelry, soaproot brush, and dogbane string making. Visit a more than 2,000-year-old village site, play an Ohlone game, try making fi re without matches, or make a miniature tule boat. Taste native plant teas and acorn soup cooked with heated stones in a basket.

Beautiful Butterfl ies. Sept. 17: Scien-tifi c Scat. Oct. 1: Ohlone Kids. Oct. 15: “Rock” and Roll. Oct. 29: Creepy, Crawly Creatures.Registration is required.Fee: $4

FIRE MAKING Coyote Hills Dino Labiste9:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Sep 28 #6855Unravel the secrets of fi re-by-friction, fi re-by-percussion and fi re-by-compression. Discover the techniques required to produce a glowing ember as we practice our skills. 16+yrsRegistration is required.CORDAGE MAKING Coyote Hills Dino Labiste2-4:30pm, Sun, Sep 28 #6856Twisting, twining or braiding fi bers into cordage allowed indigenous cultures to tie their world together. Learn the techniques of gathering, preparation, extracting and plying plant materials to create cordage. Practice leg rolling plant fi bers. 9+yrsRegistration is required.ACORN PROCESSING Garin Dino Labiste10am-3pm, Sat, Oct 18 #6959Acorns were, and still are, a nutri-tious food of California Native Americans. Watch and participate in the techniques of acorn process-ing. Stone, and modern, tools will be used to shell, pound, leach and cook the acorns into a meal.Registration is required.Fee: $5 (non-res: $7)

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Cast prehistoric dart throwers, create fi re by rubbing sticks together, throw a rabbit stick and fl ing a bolas during a day of primitive technology contests and stone tool making. Meet at the Dairy Glen campground.SSNAKES, SSTORIES AND SSPIRALS Coyote Hills Dino Labiste12:30-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 4Drop in to meet the snakes that make Coyote Hills their home. Learn about their adaptations and how these slithering reptiles have become part of our folklore. Create a snake spiral craft to take home. 5+yrs.HALLOWEEN TWILIGHT HIKE Coyote Hills Dino Labiste5:30-8:30pm, Sat, Oct 25 #6872Spend a SPOOKtacular evening as we hike the hills looking for hobgoblins, witches and ghosts during sunset. Learn the ancient origins and modern traditions of Halloween. Don your costume to seek out wondering souls along the trail. Re-turn for treats and a campfi re story. 5+yrsRegistration is required.Fee: $4

CRAB COVE Crab Cove Visitor Center is open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in September and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in October, and has books, T-shirts, and other nature-related items for sale. For information about naturalist programs or other activities, call (510) 544-3187, or email [email protected] NATURE FUN Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Every Sat & Sun, Sep & OctThe tides roll in and out, making each day a chance to discover something new. Our pond is bursting with bird life, turtles and dragonfl ies. Come explore with us and have fun with family-friendly activities. Sept. 6 & 7: Sharks! – toothy fun explora-tion of fascinating predators. Sept. 13 & 14: Fish Fun – explore the fi nned, gilled, glorious underwater world! Sept. 20 & 21: Insect Investigation – discover the many different kinds and what they need. Sept. 27 & 28: Nature Art – make your own outdoors; materials supplied. Oct. 4 & 5: Shorebirds & Ducks on the Bay – binoculars available for close-up sightings. Oct. 11 & 12: History Walk – from Vic-torian “Fun Zone” to military history with special treats original to Alameda! Oct. 18 & 19: Owls Around Us – learn about their adaptations and dissect a pellet. Oct. 25 & 26: Halloween Animal Fun – “whooo” do you expect on this “batty” weekend?FISH FEEDING TIME Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 3-3:30pm, Every Sat & Sun, Sep & Oct

Learn about Bay creatures and get a good view of our crabs, fl ounder, perch, pipe-fi sh and more – while they eat. Like a dive in the Bay without getting wet!BEACH EXPLORATION Crab Cove Interpretive Staff10:30am-noon, Sat, Sep 13Get a rare glimpse into the Bay in our Old Wharf Classroom before heading out to the beach. Search for crabs, shorebirds and more on the Bay’s longest beach. Make a fun craft to remember your morning!SENIOR SCIENCE SERIES Crab Cove Sara Fetterly1-3pm, Thu, Sep 25, Oct 23Calling all seniors! Join us to do valuable scientifi c research. Sept. 25: A Sea of Plastic! September is Coastal Cleanup month and we will join the effort by col-lecting and inventorying trash. Learn what a “nurdle” is and discuss ways to clean up the fl oating island of plastic in the Pacifi c. Oct. 23: Birds of a Feather! Birds of all kinds fl ock to Crab Cove. Learn about efforts to support birds, then help survey and clean our bluebird boxes.TUESDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS Crown Beach Sharol Nelson-Embry7:30-9am, Tue, Sep 30, Oct 28Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk through various Bay Area parklands! All levels of birding experience welcome. Info: (510) 544-3187. Binoculars available for loan. Sept. 30: Shorebirds Return, Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Crown Beach, Alameda; Oct. 28: Trick or Treat for Shorebirds & Ducks, Crab Cove Visitor Center.SUNSET LOW-TIDE WALKCrab Cove Interpretive Staff 4-6pm, Sun, Oct 5Enter our Old Wharf Classroom to pre-view the animals we might see, and then walk where the saltwater covered, just hours before. Explore the mudfl ats and rocky shore to see ghost shrimp, crabs, worms, mussels, clams and more!

SUNOL All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. The Sunol Visitor Center is open weekends 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call (510) 544-3249, or email [email protected] THE OAKS Sunol Adrian Anthony11:30am-1pm, Sun, Sept. 14 #7288We’ll explore and fi nd the various oaks of Sunol Valley, then you’ll create a drawing using ink made from the oaks.Registration is required.

FAMILY FUN HOUR Coyote Hills Parkison, Mendoza & Interp. Staff2-3pm, Sat, Sep 13, 20, 27, Sun, Oct 12, 19, 26Get to know the natural world around you! Stories, games, and activities suit-able for all ages communicate fun facts! Each class covers a different topic. 5+yrs. Sept. 13: Butterfl ies. Sept. 20: Native American Games and Skills. Sept. 27: Squirrels. Oct. 12: All About Acorns. Oct. 19: Reptiles. Oct. 26: Red Hill Hike.OHLONE VILLAGE SITE PROGRAMS Coyote Hills Parkison, Mendoza & Interp. Staff10am-noon & 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 7, 10am-noon, Sat, Sep 20 & Sun, Oct. 26Walk one-half mile through vibrant marsh habitat to a more than 2,000-year-old Ohlone village site. Learn about Ohlone cultures past to present. Tour a recon-structed shade structure, pit house and sweat house. Sept. 7: meet at the Visitor Center. Sept. 20: Meet at the village site. Oct. 26: meet at the Visitor Center.STONE AGE OLYMPICS & KNAP-IN Coyote Hills Dino Labiste10am-3pm, Sun, Sep 21

LABOR DAY OPEN HOUSECrab Cove Interpretive Staff10am-4pm, Mon, Sep 1Join us for a day of fun at the shore-line! 11 a.m.: Beach Exploration. 2 p.m.: Family Nature Fun Time – Seaweed Science. 3 p.m.: Fish Feeding in our Aquariums. Ongoing throughout the day: meet our gopher snake and box turtle; follow our self-guided history trail; make a nature craft; watch a nature movie in the Old Wharf Classroom.

SEA SQUIRTS Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 10:15-11:30am, Tue, Sep 16 #6956, 30 #6957 & Oct 14 #6958, 28 #6960Share a morning of shoreline fun with your pre-school age child (3-5 years). Sept. 16: Reptile Friends. Sept. 30: Everything Needs a Home. Oct. 14: Common Senses. Oct. 28: Pumpkins Inside and Out, bring a carving pumpkin to class.Registration is required.Fee: $5 ($7 non-res.)

NATURE STORIESTilden Nature Area Trent Pearce11am-noon, Sat, Sep 6Celebrate Read a Book Day with a reading of our favorite children’s books. All ages welcome!PEAK LITERATURE Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce2-4:30pm, Sat, Sep 6Hike to the top of Wildcat Peak; along the way enjoy selections from prominent environmental and natural history authors. Bring your favorite quotes to share.

READ A BOOK DAY!

OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES: BATTY CAMPOUT Sunol Cat Taylor4:30pm, Sat, Sep 20 to Sun, Sep 21 #7031Slumber ‘neath stars as acro-bats wing their way through the night. We’ll watch the bat emergence and take a night hike. In the morning, we’ll plunge into Alameda Creek and search for bat food (aquatic insects). Bring your own gear and dinner.Registration is required.Fee: $25 3-18/yrs, $30 adults(non-res. $29/$34)CREEPY ANIMALS CLUB: SPIDERS Sunol Katie Colbert 1-2:30pm, Sun, Sep 28 #7144What’s so scary about tarantulas? On a short hike, learn how to behave around Charlotte and Shelob and their relatives. STORIES OF THE LAND: HIGH VALLEY HISTORY Sunol Cat Taylor8:30-noon, Sat, Oct 18 We’ll hike from the Geary Cabin, up Indian Joe Creek to the Brinker Barn and discuss those who came before and how they’ve shaped today. Three hilly miles. Meet at the Old Green Barn Visitor Center.COOKING WITH FIRE Sunol Cat Taylor10am-noon, Sun, Oct 19 #6893 Delicious culinary creations made with-out electricity! We’ll explore cooking techniques using dutch ovens and ancient techniques on, in, and under the coals. Best for ages 10+yrs.Registration is required.TARANTULA TRAILS Sunol Adrian Anthony1-3pm, Sun, Oct 26 #7145Search for furry eight legged, not-so creepy crawlies on a gentle meander through the valley. Then return to craft your own arachnid friend to take home.Registration is required.



GOATY GOODNESSTilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans2-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 14Come meet, greet, and groom our goats of the Little Farm. Afterwards we’ll learn the health benefi ts to eating goat cheese and sample a few varieties. Yumm!BOUNTIFUL BERRIES Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans2-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 21Fall fruits bursting with life await us on this short stroll. Identify native berry-producing plants, learn about wildlife that loves them, and then taste some of these juicy treats.TULE DUCK DECOY Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher9am-2pm, Sun, Sep 14 #6894 Ohlone hunters gave waterfowl decoys to Spanish explorers as gifts. Beautifully constructed 2,000-year-old decoys of tule were found in a cave in Nevada. Learn the lore, and then try your hand at making one. Bring lunch. 12+yearsRegistration is required.Fee: $10 (non-res. $12)

REPTILE RENDEVOUZTilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff11am-noon, Sat, Sep 20Stop by the EEC and meet and greet our resident reptiles.ATLATL AND DART WORKSHOPTilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher9am-2pm, Sun, Sep 21 #6901 Before the bow and arrow, this hunt-ing system put meat on the ancestors’ “table.” Learn the history of the dart and thrower and make them with your own hands. CAUTION: some sharp tools used! Bring lunch. 10+ yrsRegistration is required. Fee: $10 (non-res. $12)CREEK WALKTilden Nature Area Trent Pearce11am-noon, Sat. Sep 27Search for signs of aquatic life in the streambed of Wildcat Creek on a wet walk. Wear shoes to get muddy and wet. PASSPORT TO HISTORY: CELEBRATING 80 YEARS Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff11am-3pm, Sun, Sep 28In 1934, citizens of the East Bay voted to preserve open space, improving the qual-ity of life for future generations. Brilliant! Your family and friends will celebrate with a day of music, games and fun–at the unique park where it all began. Meet a pig, a goat, or a chicken at the Little Farm. Help crank some ice cream, enjoy it, then “stroll it off” with the Passport to History walk to beautiful Jewel Lake and earn a prize!CLOSE THE FARM Tilden Nature Area James Wilson3:30-5pm, Sat, Oct 4Learn what it takes to keep the animals happy and healthy. Lead the fowl to the coop, feed the beasts, and water the garden.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEESTilden Nature Area James Wilson2-4pm, Sat, Oct 11Come to the Kids Garden and learn what all the buzz is about. Meet some local bees and discover your connection with these domesticated insects. Honey provided!SMALL THINGSTilden Nature Area Trent Pearce 11am-noon, Sun, Oct 12Come on a short crawl and investigate some of the smaller members of the animal and plant kingdoms through mag-nifi cation and macro-photography. Plan to get your knees dirty. TANTALIZING TARANTULAS! Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans2-3pm, Sun, Oct 12Why did the tarantula cross the trail? Learn interesting facts about these awesome arachnids. Meet our resident tarantula and learn the best spots to fi nd these critters come mating season!ROCKS OF OUR WORLDTilden Nature Area Tricia Radis2:30-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 18Celebrate National Earth Science Week by learning about the rocks of our world! See our rock collection, learn how they form and where they can be found in nature. 5+yrsGALL OF THE BAY AREATilden Nature Area Pearce & Evans 11am-noon, Sun, Oct 26What are those strange growths on trees? Find out during this one-hour hands-on presentation on the galls of the Bay Area and the creatures that create them.

TILDEN NATURE AREA The Environmental Education Center is open Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Little Farm is open daily. For info call (510) 544-2233, or email [email protected] DAY OPEN HOUSE Tilden Nature Area James Wilson11am-3pm, Mon, Sep 1 Come one, come all: crafts, games, farm activities, and more will work up the fam-ily’s picnic appetite. Drop in to check the schedule of events, and stay to play!NATURE EXPLORATIONTilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher 1-2pm, Sun, Sep 7We seek to fi nd whatever expression of nature will become our lesson of the day. Bring your 5+ senses.TILDEN BY PUBLIC BUSTilden Nature Area Trent Pearce10:30am-noon, Sat, Sep 13, Sun, Oct 19Access Tilden Park by bus! Ride the AC Transit #67 bus to Spruce and Grizzly Peak, where you’ll meet a naturalist and tour the park trails. No car needed.

SPARE THE CHAIR DAYS Various Parks Cat Taylor7-9pm, Sat, Sep 68-9:30am, Sat, Oct 4Sept. 6: Twilight Stroll, Shadow Cliffs (parking fee)–As the sun descends and moonlight dances on the water, we’ll explore less-travelled paths to fi tness. Bring fl ashlight. 2-2.5 miles. Meet at the gravel lot to right of the entry kiosk. Oct. 4: Early Morn-ing Peak Stroll, Dublin Hills–Bring fi tness into your life as we enjoy the exhilarating morning breezes from atop Donlon Point. 1.3 miles. Bring a healthy snack and water to toast the new day.HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKE Coyote Hills Dino Labiste10-11:30am, Sat, Oct 4 Join us for a leisurely stroll along marsh and Bay trails and a short walk over the hills. Get out and get moving! Info: (510) 544-3220.

BAY AREA BOSPHORUS – CARQUINEZ VISTAS Carquinez Shoreline Kevin Dixon9-11:30am, Sat, Oct 4Visit Carquinez Shoreline for vast vistas of our grand estuary. We will hike for views and see what nature has to offer on an early fall day. Meet at the Nejedly Staging Area on Carquinez Scenic Drive in Martinez. Info: (510) 544-2750. 8+yrsDAYLIGHT TO DARKNESS HIKING ADVENTURE Roberts and Redwood Charnofsky & Burrows5:15-8:30pm, Sat, Oct 4 #7008Early fall is a wonderful time to ex-plore the “reasons for the seasons” on a 3-mile hike. After a sunset trail dinner, a Chabot Space and Science Center (CSSC) Educator will point out prominent astronomical features. Hike back to CSSC in the light of the moon for free telescope viewing. 10+yrsRegistration is required.

Monthly activities and outings that provide safe, low-impact physical activity and improve health and wellbeing through regular use and enjoy-ment of the Regional Parks.

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WEDNESDAY WALKS Various Locations Garcia/Parkison9:30am-noon, Wed, Sep 3, 24, Oct 1, 15, 22, 29Explore a new East Bay Regional Park with our friendly walking group. Discover the natural and human history of our parklands and improve your health on a fast-paced hike. Hikers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Info: (510) 544-3282 or email [email protected]. Sept. 3: Oyster Bay – an easy 3 miles along the shore. Sept. 24: Bishop Ranch – a short but strenu-ous 2.6 miles. Oct. 1: Shadow Cliffs – 3 miles on a mostly fl at trail through a lovely arroyo. Oct. 15: Garin – meet at Dry Creek Cottage and climb Tolman Peak (4.5 miles). Oct. 22: Hayward Shoreline – easy 3 miles along the Bay. Oct. 29: Mor-gan Territory – strenuous 7 miles through beautiful oak woodlands.

Garin Kristina Parkison Noon-4pm, Sat, Sept 6Celebrate our farming and pioneer past! Garin is home to an antique apple orchard with varieties of apples not found anywhere else. Hand-crank ice cream or press ap-ple cider and then taste the “fruit” of your labor. Music, dancing, crafts, and old-fashioned games make this event fun for the whole family! Info: (510) 544-3220.



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OTHER PARKS GOLDEN LIGHT ON THE HILLSBriones Anthony Fisher4-8pm, Sun, Sep 7 Bring your camera and tripod for (hope-fully) beautiful light on the hills (or what-ever is worth a snap). Meet at the Bear Creek Staging Area on Bear Creek Road North of Orinda. Info: (510) 544-2233.MONDAY BIRDINGVarious Parks Anthony Fisher9am-noon, Mon, Sep 8, 15, 22, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Birding walks and hikes: Sept. 8: Miller Knox, fl at. Sept. 15: Hayward Shoreline, Winton Ave., fl at. Sept. 22: Point Pinole, fl at. Oct. 6: Crockett Hills, Crock-ett Ranch Staging Area, hilly. Oct. 13: McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, meet at Seabreeze Market, fl at. Oct. 20: Tilden Nature Area, meet at the EEC. Oct. 27: Briones, Bear Creek Staging, hilly. Info: (510) 544-2233.BIRD WALK Garin/Dry Creek Kristina Parkison8-10am, Sat, Sep 13New and experienced birders alike are invited to join us as we discover patterns of behavior, migration, and habitat. 8+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220.SAFE HIKING IN THE EAST BAY HILLSDiablo Foothills Kevin Dixon9-11am, Sat, Sep 13Do you love nature but hesitate to go out on the trails? Learn about common natural hazards and raise your comfort level as we explore. Meet at the Orchard Staging Area on Castle Rock Road. Info: (510) 544-2750.

SPIDER SAFARIVarious Parks Trent Pearce2-3:30pm, Sat, Sep 13, Sep 27We’ll search for and document orb weav-ers, jumping spiders, wolf spiders and more. Sept. 13: Tilden Nature Area. Sept. 27: Briones, Bear Creek Staging Area. Info: (510) 544-2233.AUTUMN STARGAZING DINNER HIKE Briones Katie Colbert6-9pm, Sat, Sep 13 #6878Bring a trail dinner and a sit-upon: fi rst stop dinner, last stop stars! About two miles, some uphill. 8+yrs.Registration is required.SHORELINE STROLLMartinez Shoreline Ashley Elliott11am-12:30pm, Sun, Sep 14Meet plants and animals of the marsh and take a look at remains of an old ship. Meet at the front parking lot on N. Court Street in Martinez. Info: (510) 544-2750.WEEKDAY BIRD WALK Various Parks Interpretive Staff7:30-9:30am, Tue, Sep 16, 23, Oct 14, 21See bird life on a tranquil walk through various East Bay parklands! All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars or scopes. 12+yrs. Sept. 16: Coyote Hills. Sept. 23: Don Castro. Oct. 14: Garin, meet at the May Ave. (Hayward) entrance. Oct. 21: Hayward Regional Shoreline, meet at the W. Winton Ave. (Hayward) staging area. Info: (510) 544-3220.OVER THE HILLS GANG Various Parks James Wilson & Trail Gail10am-12:30pm, Tue, Sep 23, Oct. 21 Hikers 55 years and older interested in nature study, history, fi tness, and fun

are invited to join this series of monthly excursions exploring the Regional Parks. September: enjoy autumn changes at Point Pinole. October: we visit Kennedy Grove. 55+yrs. Info: (510) 544-2233.THURSDAY BIRDING: RAPTOR BASELINE Various Parks Mike Moran9-11:30am, Thu, Sep 25 #7015, Oct 30 #7016The eastern side of Mount Diablo hosts a magnifi cent array of birds of prey: hawks, falcons, eagles. Help us document their variety and numbers in this fun citizen science research project. No experience necessary–we’ll teach you how to identify these birds. Sept. 25: Marsh Creek Regional Trail, Oakley. Oct. 30: Big Break Regional Shoreline,Oakley.Registration is required.RIDGELAND RAMBLECrocket Hills Trail Gail9am-2 pm, Fri, Sep 26From historic ranchlands to magnifi cent views, this park has lots to offer. We’ll hike a section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Bring a snack. Info: (510) 544-2233.CANINE CAPERS – DOG WALK Garin/Dry Creek Kristina Parkison9-11am, Sat, Sep 27 #6909Make new friends, enjoy a nature walk and explore some of the fi nest open space with your best four-legged friend along! Homemade snacks provided for good (and spirited) dogs! 8+yrs.Registration is required.HIKING WITH MOONBEAMS Dublin Hills Cat Taylor5:30-7:30pm, Tue, Oct 7 #6887 See sunset and moonrise from atop Donlon Point where we’ll have splendid views of the hustle and bustle of the val-ley below before returning in moonlight! Bring fl ashlight, dinner & blanket. 1.3 miles round-trip. Best for ages 7+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3249.MOONRISE HIKETilden Trent Pearce6-8:30pm, Tue, Oct 7Absorb the beauty of a full moon rising and a spectacular sunset on this 3.5-mile hike over varied terrain. Bring a fl ashlight, layered clothing, water, and a snack. Meet at the Big Springs Staging Area. Info: (510) 544-2233.FALL HIKE AT MORGAN TERRITORYMorgan Territory Kevin Dixon9am-1:30pm, Sat, Oct 11Explore a land of oaks, grasses, stone, and stunning views on a fair fall day. Bring hiking shoes, binoculars, magnifi ers, and lunch. Meet at the staging area on Morgan Territory Road north of Livermore. Info: (510) 544-2750. 10+yrs

TILDEN TOTS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson10-11:30am, Tue, Sept 2 #7308, Oct 21 #7309Join an outdoor nature adventure program for 3-4 year olds, each ac-companied by an adult (grandparents welcome!). We’ll explore leaves. No younger siblings please.Registration is requiredFee: $6 (non-res. $8)TILDEN LITTLE FARMERS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson3-5 pm, Wed, Sep, 3 #7310, Oct 22 #7311Join an after-school farm adventure for 5-7 year olds, who may be accompa-nied by an adult. No younger siblings please.Registration is requiredFee: $6 (non-res. $8)

TEEN VOLUNTEER TIME Tilden Nature Area James Wilson3:30-5:30pm, Mon, Sep 8 #6873, Tue, Oct 14 #6877Do you like working outdoors, conser-vation, and need community service credit? This after-school program is for you! Learn about nature’s inter-relationships and help remove invasive plants. For youth 13-17 years old.Registration is requiredTILDEN YOUNG NATURALISTS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson3:30-5:30pm, Thu, Sep 18 #6883, Oct 16 #6886Do you like hiking, conservation, and nature-based activities? This after-school program is for you! For kids 8-13 years old. Dress to ramble and get dirty; bring snack.Registration is requiredFee: $6 (non-res. $8)

BIRDING BY BIKEAlameda Creek Trail Mendoza & Rec Staff7:30am-10am, Sun, Oct 12Look for birds as we ride to the Niles Staging Area and back (10 miles). Loaner bikes, helmets and binoculars available. Meet at the Beard Staging Area in Fre-mont. 15+yrs. Info: (510) 544-2553.VASCO CAVES PRESERVE TOUR Vasco Caves Interpretive Staff9am-2pm, Sat, Oct 18 #6861,Sun, Oct 26 #6862Vasco’s rock outcrops and vernal pools are home to seasonal amphibians and fairy shrimp, habitat for eagles and raptors hunting prey in restored grasslands. Ar-chaeological sites contain Indian rock art. Tours stage from Round Valley. 10+yrsRegistration is required.Fee: $30 (non-res $34)AFTERNOON BY THE BAYPoint Pinole James Wilson2-4pm, Sat, Oct 18Explore the shoreline and cool eucalyptus groves. Bring an appetite for beauty. Info: (510) 544-2233.“OWL MOON” WALK Redwood Sharol Nelson-Embry6-8pm, Sat, Oct 18Visit the woods on a nearly full moon night to search for “hoots” and “screech-es,” to our delight! We’ll read a story, then take to the trail. Wear dark, warm, quiet clothing; bring fl ashlights. Meet at the Canyon Meadow Picnic Area. Info: (510) 544-3187.SALMON!Marsh Creek Trail Ashley Elliott11am-1pm, Sun, Oct 19Creeks in the East Bay have been home to salmon for thousands of years. Learn about their extraordinary life cycle and if we’re lucky, witness the fall-run Chi-nook. Meet at Homecoming Park at 2040 Homecoming Way, Brentwood. Info: (510) 544-2750.LOW TIDE EXPLORATIONLone Tree Point Trent Pearce 3-4:30pm, Sun, Oct 19Stroll the shore and search for interesting things the tide has left behind. No stone left unturned, no crab uninvestigated. Meet at Lone Tree Point. Info: (510) 544-2233.ORIONIDS METEOR SHOWER WATCHBrushy Peak Cat Taylor8:30-10:30pm, Tue, Oct 21 Gaze skyward as we watch for the autum-nal shooting star-show of the Orionids meteor shower. Bring fl ashlight and some-thing to lie upon. 1-1.5 miles. Meet at the Laughlin Staging Area on Laughlin Road in Livermore. Info: (510) 544-3249.



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WELCOME TO AUTUMNBriones Trail Gail9am-2pm, Fri, Oct 24From rolling hills to shady canyons, we’ll explore this secret wilderness. Leave the city behind and surround yourself with open space in every direction. Bring a snack to share. Meet at the Alhambra Staging Area. Info (510) 544-2233.

VOLUNTEER FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/RESTORATION PROJECTRedwood Jeff Manley9am-1pm, Sat, Sep 6, Oct 49:30am-1:30pm, Sun, Sep 14, Oct 12Help remove invasive French broom. Tools provided. Sept. 6, Oct. 4: Meet at 9 a.m. at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland) for removal along the East Ridge Trail. Sept. 14, Oct 12: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland) for removal and restoration projects. Info: 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4553.FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/RESTORATION PROJECTSibley Staff9am, Sun, Sep 21, Oct 19Help protect native plants against French broom displacement. Tools provided.

WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND Various Parks Katie Colbert5-8:30pm, Sat, Sep 27 #71363:30-8pm, Sun, Oct 12 #7140Naturalist-led programs for women who love the outdoors but whose concern for personal safety keeps them from enjoying the Regional Parks. For a complete schedule, contact (510) 544-3243, or [email protected]. Sept. 27, Sunol: Equinox Be-A-Kid Nature Wade – We will splash and wade through Alameda Creek to see what has be-fallen the stream at the season shift. Oct. 12: Brushy Peak, Big Birthdays Dinner Hike – Celebrate the Park District’s 80th, Women on Com-mon Ground’s 30th, Brushy Peak’s a-a-almost 10th, and the naturalist’s X0th on a leisurely twilight hike in search of autumn perspectives and fall stars. Bring a trail dinner with something to share. Birthday cake provided! Four miles, some steep.Registration is required.

HIKES FOR TYKES Various Parks Interpretive Staff10:30-11:30am, Tue, Sep 23, Oct 7, 21 Join a naturalist as they take you and your young child over hill and dale to explore the fl ora and fauna of the Regional Parks. Exploration tools provided. Hikes are about one mile. Bring a snack. Strollers not recommended. Sept. 23: Lake Chabot, meet at the Marina. Oct. 7: Redwood, Skyline Gate Staging Area on Skyline Bl., Oakland. Oct. 21: Anthony Chabot, meet at the Bort Meadow Staging Area on Red-wood Road. See www.ebparks.org/parks for maps and directions. Info: (510) 544-3187.

Various parks Interpretive Staff10am-noon, Sun, Sep 14, 28 & Oct 12, 19, 26Explore a different park and the natural wonders within. Great for families. Dogs welcome on most hikes. See www.ebparks.org/parks for maps and directions. Info: (510) 544-3187. Sept. 14: Redwood (Fish-way Interpretive Site near Redwood Gate). We’ll go through a shady redwood forest on this moderate 3.5-mile hike. Sept. 28: Sibley (Old Tunnel Road Staging Area). Hike 5 moderate miles to Tilden and back along the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Oct. 12: Anthony Chabot (Day Use Park-ing on Marciel Rd.). A moderate, yet hilly, 3-mile trek; look for raptors and songbirds in a secluded euca-lyptus forest. Bring water! Oct. 19: Leona Canyon (Canyon Oaks staging area). Discover how Native Ameri-cans used local plants as we hike 2.5 miles along a shady creek. Oct. 26: Oyster Bay (park along Neptune Drive) 2.5 easy miles along the Bay in a former garbage dump, now an oasis of scenic views and singing birds.

SUNDAY STROLLS

Coastal Cleanup DayC A L I F O R N I A

Saturday, September 20 8:30 a.m. to noon

• Crown Beach, Alameda• Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Richmond

• Martinez Regional Shoreline, Martinez• Hayward Regional Shoreline, Hayward

• MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline• Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline,

Eckley Pier, Crockett • Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond • Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore • Lone Tree Point • Bay Point

Registration is requiredwww.ebparksonline.org OR 1-888-327-2757, option 2.

Various Parks Colbert/Taylor10-11:30am, Thu, Sep 11 #69461:30-3pm, Sun, Sep 14 #701910-11:30am, Fri, Sep 19 #702310-11:30am, Fri, Oct 3 #7043 & Thu, Oct 16 #7046Children 3-6 years and a parent are invited to make playful and scientifi c discoveries in outdoor classrooms, rain or shine! Siblings welcome. Info: (510) 544-3249. Sept. 11, Fossil Frenzy, Las Trampas: Meet the mammoths, sabertooth cats, and other animals that roamed in the past; make a “fossil” to take home. Sept. 14, Stream Silliness, Sunol: Get soggy and fi nd out what creatures are crawling in Alameda Creek. Sept. 19, Crazy Castles, Shadow Cliffs: Play with sand to fi nd out where it comes from and what we can build with it! Oct. 3, Lunar Lunacy, Shadow Cliffs: Learn about our looney neighbor in the sky and when to wake up for next week’s total eclipse. Oct. 16, Mammalian Madness!, Del Valle: What makes a mammal a mammal? We’ll explore skins, skulls, scats and take a meander along the arroyo.Registration is required.Fee: $6 (non-res. $8). See page 11 for Outdoor Discoveries Batty Campout on Sept. 20-21.

OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES

Meet at the Sibley staging area on Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Info: (510) 544-3112.NATIVE PLANT GARDENING Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky9:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 25 #6962 Spend the morning planting, pruning, and mulching, helping prepare our Bay and wildlife-friendly garden for the winter.Re-freshments served, tools provided. Heavy rain cancels. 10+ yrs. Registration is required.WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS–RAIL RESCUE RANGERS Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary/Crown Beach Doc Quack9:30am-noon, Sat, Sep 27 #7332Help create habitat for the federally and state endangered California clapper rail. We will remove non-native plants, pick up trash, and plant wildlife-friendly vegetation to restore the bird sanctuary’s upland areas for rails. Earn your “Rail Rescue Ranger” patch.Registration is required.WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS–RIPARIAN RE-LEAF & HOLE-IN-THE-TREE-GANG Coyote Hills Doc Quack1:30-4:30 pm, Sat, Nov. 15 #7333Help park wildlife by planting willow, cot-tonwood, and sycamore sapling. If time permits, we may craft homes for the tree swallow and help other bird buddies! Earn your “Wetland Partners” patch.Registration is required.



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SWIM FACILITIESLAKE ANZATilden Regional ParkBerkeley, CA 947081-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4563CASTLE ROCK1700 Castle Rock RoadWalnut Creek, CA 945981-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4515CONTRA LOMA1200 Frederickson LaneAntioch, CA 945091-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4518CULL CANYON18627 Cull Canyon RoadCastro Valley, CA 945521-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4523DEL VALLE 7000 Del Valle RoadLivermore, CA 945501-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4524DON CASTRO22400 Woodroe Ave.Hayward, CA 945411-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4527QUARRY LAKES2100 Isherwood WayFremont, CA 945351-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4552ROBERTS POOL10570 Skyline Blvd.Oakland, CA 946191-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4555SHADOW CLIFFS2500 Stanley Blvd.Pleasanton, CA 945661-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4557LAKE TEMESCAL6502 Broadway TerraceOakland, CA 946101-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4561

VISITOR CENTERSARDENWOOD 34600 Ardenwood Blvd.Fremont, CA 94555-3645(510) 544-2797BIG BREAK 69 Big Break RoadOakley, CA 94561 (510) 544-3050BLACK DIAMOND MINES5175 Somersville RoadAntioch, CA 94509(510) 544-2750BOTANIC GARDENTilden Regional ParkBerkeley, CA 94708(510) 544-3169COYOTE HILLS8000 Patterson Ranch Rd.Fremont, CA 94555-3502(510) 544-3220CRAB COVE1252 McKay AvenueAlameda, CA 94501-7805(510) 544-3187DEL VALLE7000 Del Valle RoadLivermore, CA 94550(510) 544-3146 summer weekends only; 544-3249GARIN1320 Garin AvenueHayward, CA 94544-6822(510) 544-3220SUNOL-OHLONEP.O. Box 82 (on Geary Road)Sunol, CA 94586(510) 544-3249TILDEN NATURE AREAEnvironmental EducationCenter (EEC) at Tilden Regional ParkBerkeley, CA 94708(510) 544-2233

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Registration Office2950 Peralta Oaks Ct.Oakland, CA 94605

FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre-printed check for walk-in registration. Make checks payable to EBRPD. Programs registered in the parks may be paid for by check up until the day of the program if space is available. Returned checks will be charged a $25 Returned Check charge. Non-resident fees apply to anyone liv-ing outside Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance fees may be charged depending on program time and location. Arden-wood entrance fees vary depending on the event or activity. Confi rm all fees when registering for a program.CREDIT CARDS:VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that are registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for info.

CANCELLATION POLICY: REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or transfers will be processed for programs canceled because registration is below the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to in-clement weather or instructor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for receipt of refund. CANCELLATION POLICY: At least fi ve business days advance notice is necessary for a full refund. Failure to notify the Reservations Offi ce at least fi ve business days in advance of your cancellation will result in forfeiture of the program fee. The Reservations Offi ce is open Monday through Friday. The last day to cancel a Saturday or Sunday program is the prior Monday.

Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc-tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone number listed in the program description if you need further information.For programs that indicate “Registration is required.,” register by calling 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, or by calling the number listed in the program description.

ONLINE registration is available if the program title displays this symbol: Go to www.ebparksonline.org. When registering online, use the course code printed next to the program date(s).WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We are located at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next to the Dunsmuir House and south of the Oakland Zoo off I-580. See map below.BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or Mastercard. The Reservations Offi ce is open between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays (closed weekends and holidays). Call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) and select option 2. TDD: (510) 633-0460.BY MAIL: Call the Reservations Offi ce at 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) option 2, to request a mail-in registration form. Registration is payable by check only up to 15 days before the program.

2950 Peralta Oaks CourtOakland, CA 94605-0381www.ebparks.org


Saturday, September 6Noon to 4 p.m.

• Family-friendly!• Apple cider pressing• Ice cream making• Music, dancing, crafts• Old-fashioned games• Docent-led orchard tour Garin is home to an antique apple orchard with 160 varieties of apples.

Free event – $5 parking fee.Info: www.ebparks.org/activitiesGarin Regional Park1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544

Ardenwood Historic Farm’s

Annual Harvest Festival

October 11 and 12 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

corn harvesting • magic showscider pressing • train ridesold-time music and crafts

blacksmithing demonstrations

$10/adults, $8/seniors (62+ yrs.), $6/children; (4-17 yrs.)

children 3 years and under are free

Tickets: www.ebparksonline.org, or call 1-888-327-2757, option 2

Ardenwood Historic Farm34600 Ardenwood Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94555

TrailSafe Smartphone Web App!

Try the TrailSafe Web app to access safety tips, trail use etiquette and public safety phone numbers. The “check in” feature allows you to share your location, including park name and GPS coordinates, with trusted friends on Facebook and Twitter. To use the Web app, go to ebparkstrailsafe.org/.

After the workshop, attendees can set up a meeting for a 30-minute, free consultation with an estate planning professional at a later date

to address specifi c, individual questions. Attendance is limited. Act now to reserve your space.

Register by:Website: www.RegionalParksFoundation.org, click “Events” Email: [email protected]: 510-544-2202

Visit www.RegionalParksFoundation.org/directions for driving directions.

Learning the Basics of Estate Planning

The Regional Parks Foundation invites you to a free workshop at any of the following locations:

Topics Covered: Wills • Revocable Trusts • Powers of Attorney • Health Care Directives • Irrevocable Trusts • Life Insurance • Retirement Plans • Charitable Trusts • Estate Trusts

Sunol Visitor Centerat Sunol-Ohlone Regional WildernessSunol • Friday, Oct. 10, 2014

MLK Jr. Shoreline Centerat MLK Jr. Regional ShorelineOakland • Friday, Dec. 5, 2014

3 to 5 PM Light refreshments will be provided. (Disabled accessible.)

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